Assistant Chief, EMS

The Mohegan Tribe of Indians Of Connecticut•Montville, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Incumbent oversees and advises on all aspects of the department's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and departmental standards. This position serves as the primary contact on EMS operations, quality improvement, budgeting, staffing, equipment management, and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include developing and implementing EMS policies and procedures, overseeing patient care documentation and continuous quality improvement initiatives, managing controlled substance and infection control programs, coordinating training and certification requirements, maintaining medical equipment and supplies, and serving as a liaison with hospitals, medical directors, regulatory agencies, and legal representatives. This individual will also participate in activities including firefighting, emergency response, hazardous materials response, and technical rescue as needed.

Requirements

Basic word processing and spreadsheet skills
Knowledge in policies, procedures, Rules and Regulations of Connecticut Emergency Medical Services
Ability to safely and efficiently use emergency medical equipment
Proven ability to apply management and leadership principles and techniques
Good oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
Five (5) years of active Paramedic field experience
Experience in EMS quality improvement and training
State of CT Paramedic
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support
State of Connecticut EMS-Instructor
Haz-Mat Awareness
Incident Command 100, 200, 700, 800
Must maintain sponsor hospital medical control credentials
Facial hair must not interfere with a respirator mask
Must pass a medical examination annually, including a respiratory test

Responsibilities

Oversees and advises on all aspects of the department's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program.
Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and departmental standards.
Serves as the primary contact on EMS operations, quality improvement, budgeting, staffing, equipment management, and regulatory compliance.
Develops and implements EMS policies and procedures.
Oversees patient care documentation and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Manages controlled substance and infection control programs.
Coordinates training and certification requirements.
Maintains medical equipment and supplies.
Serves as a liaison with hospitals, medical directors, regulatory agencies, and legal representatives.
Participates in activities including firefighting, emergency response, hazardous materials response, and technical rescue as needed.